requiere
“requiere” means “requires” in Spanish (as in 'it requires effort').
requires, needs
Also: demands
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Este proyecto requiere mucha paciencia.
B1This project requires a lot of patience.
El cliente requiere una respuesta inmediata.
B2The client requires an immediate answer.
Para entrar, la ley requiere identificación oficial.
B1To enter, the law requires official identification.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: requiere
Question 1 of 1
Which of these situations would most appropriately use 'requiere'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *requirere*, meaning 'to seek again' or 'to ask for.' It shares roots with the English word 'request' and 'require,' highlighting the idea of asking for something necessary.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'requiere' and 'necesita'?
Both mean 'needs,' but 'requiere' (from *requerir*) usually implies a formal, essential, or absolute condition, often used with laws, rules, or professional demands. 'Necesita' (from *necesitar*) is used for all general, everyday needs.
Why does 'requiere' have an 'ie' when the infinitive is 'requerir'?
'Requerir' is a 'boot verb' or stem-changing verb. The 'e' in the middle changes to 'ie' whenever the stress falls on that part of the word in the present tense (like 'yo requiero,' 'tú requieres,' 'él requiere'). The 'nosotros' and 'vosotros' forms skip this change.